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“I think it's very exciting for the city to be able to be back in this grant application process. If we can help city residents out with home repairs, especially city residents who might not have the financial means otherwise,” said Community Development Director Bruce Lawson.

Residents of the city of Plattsburgh may soon get help paying for major infrastructure and safety-related projects at their homes.

“Whether it's roofs, or plumbing or heating systems, or perhaps structural issues -- issues that grant money of this kind could make all the difference between a home falling further into disrepair or perhaps getting back to where it's safe and the way it should be,” said Lawson.

The city will get the state money if enough people apply. Eligibility is based on household income and home safety. Priority is given to lower-income homeowners with significant structural issues.

Meanwhile, officials at the United Way of the Adirondack Region say there is a growing need for affordable housing and home rehabilitation services across the region.

“We hear from people on a weekly basis struggling with rent, mortgage or home repairs and a variety of other factors,” said United Way of the Adirondack Region CEO John Bernardi.

“We have lovely neighborhoods in Plattsburgh that deserve to be in good shape, so we're hopeful that a grant of this kind might help folks keep their homes in the kind of shape that all of their neighbors would appreciate,” said Lawson.